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Aneurysm shown with GLOW800 AR fluorescence application. Image courtesy of Prof. Jacques Guyotat, Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer, Lyon

How AR Fluorescence Imaging Supports Neurovascular Surgery

In this article, we explain how fluorescence imaging works in vascular neurosurgery and explain the benefits of the GLOW800 Augmented Reality fluorescence application.

Evolved ARveo and MyVeo in Operating Room

The Guide to Augmented Reality in Microsurgery

In an era of technological advancement, Augmented Reality (AR) is rapidly transforming the medical field. In surgical microscopy, AR can display fluorescence signals as digital overlays in real-time…

GLOW800 Augmented Reality Fluorescence used for real-time blood flow visualization in aneurysm clipping surgery

Aneurysm Clipping: Assessing Perforators in Real-Time with AR Fluorescence

This article covers two aneurysm clipping cases highlighting the clinical benefits of GLOW800 Augmented Reality Fluorescence application in neurosurgery, based on insights from Prof. Tohru Mizutani,…

GLOW400 AR Fluorescence in anatomy view, image courtesy of Prof. Kondo

How to Achieve Brain Tissue Resection with GLOW400 AR

Intraoperative MRI is one form of real-time intraoperative visualization, but if more in-depth visualization to identify a tumor during surgery is wanted, intraoperative fluorescence diagnostics is…

Evolved ARveo 8: Operating Room (OR) set-up.

Augmented Reality: Transforming Neurosurgical Procedures

In this ebook, you will explore the exciting advances that Augmented Reality (AR) brings to the field of neurosurgery. This comprehensive guide, including explanatory videos, addresses key questions…

Serious Game in Intraoperative Neurosurgery. Image courtesy of Dr. Lucas Troude.

Enhancing Neurosurgery Teaching

Learn about the Serious Game in Intraoperative Neurosurgery and how it supports neurosurgical teaching and the acquisition of decision-making skills.

Caption: Collaboration is key Picture copyright: Donenko Oleksii, Shutterstock

Launching a Neurosurgical Department with Limited Resources

Learn about Dr. Claire Karekezi’s journey and experience launching a neurosurgical department within the Rwanda Military Hospital with limited resources.

Augmented Reality fluorescence supports each step of neurovascular surgery procedures. Image courtesy of Dr. Christof Renner.

Use of AR Fluorescence in Neurovascular Surgery

Learn about the use of GLOW800 Augmented Reality in neurovascular surgery through clinical cases and videos, including aneurysm and tumor resection cases.

Advanced technologies support neurosurgical teaching. Image courtesy of Dr. Florian Bernard.

3D, AR & VR for Teaching in Neurosurgery

Discover the evolution of neurosurgical teaching and how 3D, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality can help better learn anatomy and acquire surgical skills.